Tinplate Condiment Spoon from Germany
Long-handled spoon of tinplate for serving mustard, ketchup, or other condiments. Classifies in HTS 7323.99.50.30 as tinplate tableware for food contact. Ideal for narrow-necked bottles due to slim design.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Document tinplate gauge (e.g
• 0.20mm) to justify classification over thicker steel
• Ensure no plastic inserts, as composites may shift to 3924 or 7323.99.90
• Batch imports by design to streamline rulings on food-contact suitability